Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 18
Mon Nov 16, 2015 6:52 pm
For those in the area all three NASA WB-57s will fly a formation flight over Houston this coming Wednesday.
November 13, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY M15-027
NASA Aircraft Provide Unique Flight Over Greater Houston
News media are invited to visit NASA’s Ellington Airport facility on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8 a.m. to participate in a media day with NASA WB-57 pilots and personnel. The media day will showcase the unique aircraft and highlight how the aircrews prepare for high altitude flights routinely conducted above 55,000 feet and lasting seven hours in duration. As a capstone to the media day, NASA’s trio of WB-57s will take a historic photo flight in formation around the greater Houston area.
NASA’s WB-57 High Altitude Research Program is comprised of three WB-57 aircraft based near Johnson Space Center at Ellington Airport. The aircraft have been flying research missions since the early 1960's, and continue to be an asset to the scientific community. Missions include: atmospheric and earth science research, cosmic dust collection, rocket launch support, and research and design test bed operations for airborne and spaceborne systems.
The WB-57 pilots and personnel supported several missions this hurricane season, including flights over hurricanes Joaquin, and Patricia. The dropsonde instruments inserted into the storms from the WB-57 helped weather forecasters from NOAA and the Naval Research Laboratory accurately predict storm intensity, movement and lifespan.
Registration is limited to U.S-based media outlets and reporters. Media interested in attending must contact the JSC representatives via email (jasmine.gascar-1@nasa.gov and jay.e.bolden@nasa.gov) or call 281-483-5111 no later than 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, for accreditation and additional details.
Citizen photographers are encouraged to photograph Wednesday’s formation flight and post their images and video on social media using the hashtag #WB57 to @NASA_Johnson and/or @NASAAero.
For more information about NASA and its programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/aero
and
http://go.nasa.gov/1PEAOsZ
For more information about Houston Airport System and its programs, visit:
http://www.fly2houston.com
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Jay Bolden
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
jay.e.bolden@nasa.gov
Bill Begley
Houston Airport System
281-233-1234
bill.begley@houstontx.gov
November 13, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY M15-027
NASA Aircraft Provide Unique Flight Over Greater Houston
News media are invited to visit NASA’s Ellington Airport facility on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8 a.m. to participate in a media day with NASA WB-57 pilots and personnel. The media day will showcase the unique aircraft and highlight how the aircrews prepare for high altitude flights routinely conducted above 55,000 feet and lasting seven hours in duration. As a capstone to the media day, NASA’s trio of WB-57s will take a historic photo flight in formation around the greater Houston area.
NASA’s WB-57 High Altitude Research Program is comprised of three WB-57 aircraft based near Johnson Space Center at Ellington Airport. The aircraft have been flying research missions since the early 1960's, and continue to be an asset to the scientific community. Missions include: atmospheric and earth science research, cosmic dust collection, rocket launch support, and research and design test bed operations for airborne and spaceborne systems.
The WB-57 pilots and personnel supported several missions this hurricane season, including flights over hurricanes Joaquin, and Patricia. The dropsonde instruments inserted into the storms from the WB-57 helped weather forecasters from NOAA and the Naval Research Laboratory accurately predict storm intensity, movement and lifespan.
Registration is limited to U.S-based media outlets and reporters. Media interested in attending must contact the JSC representatives via email (jasmine.gascar-1@nasa.gov and jay.e.bolden@nasa.gov) or call 281-483-5111 no later than 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, for accreditation and additional details.
Citizen photographers are encouraged to photograph Wednesday’s formation flight and post their images and video on social media using the hashtag #WB57 to @NASA_Johnson and/or @NASAAero.
For more information about NASA and its programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/aero
and
http://go.nasa.gov/1PEAOsZ
For more information about Houston Airport System and its programs, visit:
http://www.fly2houston.com
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Jay Bolden
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
jay.e.bolden@nasa.gov
Bill Begley
Houston Airport System
281-233-1234
bill.begley@houstontx.gov
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:00 pm
That would be neat to see. Wonder how many crews are current on the type.
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:25 am
Citizen photographers are encouraged to photograph Wednesday’s formation flight and post their images and video on social media using the hashtag #WB57 to @NASA_Johnson and/or @NASAAero.
Somebody is going to have pictures!
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:31 am
Our weather not the best today, wonder if this will be rescheduled?
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:33 am
That would be neat to see. Wonder how many crews are current on the type.
At least three I'd imagine!
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:47 am
67N20 wrote:Our weather not the best today, wonder if this will be rescheduled?
considering the event is tomorrow, The weather might be different..... it would be ironic if the event is cancelled due to unforeseen weather....
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:11 am
Wednesday is forecast to be CAVU and 75F.
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:11 am
Wednesday is forecast to be CAVU and 75F.
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:32 pm
DB2 wrote:Wednesday is forecast to be CAVU and 75F.
Well, I feel kinda stupid. Was thinking today IS Wednesday.
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:47 pm
Well it is _here_. It is a long way to a flying Canberra, however. It is Wednesday in Canberra, if that helps?
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:52 pm
Has anyone seen the timing/route of the flight posted?
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:58 pm
I'd love to see this in person. Hopefully some WIXers will be able to see it, failing that I'll keep refreshing the news sites tomorrow.
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:10 am
Now hearing flight rescheduled to Thursdsy. That's good for me as I'll be home and live 5 miles from EFD. If I get any pics, I'll post them.
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:53 am
67N20 wrote:Now hearing flight rescheduled to Thursdsy. That's good for me as I'll be home and live 5 miles from EFD. If I get any pics, I'll post them.
Is this confirmed? Today's weather is going to be fantastic! Tomorrow too, but was looking forward to today.
Re: Formation flight of all 3 NASA WB-57s over Houston Nov 1
Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:04 pm
maradamx3 wrote:67N20 wrote:Now hearing flight rescheduled to Thursdsy. That's good for me as I'll be home and live 5 miles from EFD. If I get any pics, I'll post them.
Is this confirmed? Today's weather is going to be fantastic! Tomorrow too, but was looking forward to today.
Rescheduled for tomorrow Thursday Nov 19:
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa ... er-houston